What do you want to be discovered or invented before you die

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The discussion revolves around participants' wishes for discoveries or inventions they hope to see before they die. The scope includes theoretical concepts, speculative technologies, and personal desires related to longevity, energy, and advanced technologies.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a desire for bundles of self-replicating organic molecules capable of homeostasis and metabolism, with discussions on whether this should be synthesized in a lab or found outside Earth.
  • Several participants mention a wish for immortality, with varying opinions on the current state of research and its implications.
  • There are requests for advanced technologies such as electrogravitics, transporters, and Star Trek-style replicators.
  • Some participants discuss the need for a better understanding of the human brain to improve societal conditions and eliminate conflicts.
  • Others express a desire for a bottomless source of energy and increased computer efficiency to solve complex problems.
  • Humorous suggestions include a flying carpet and anti-bucket kicking drugs, with some participants sharing personal anecdotes related to these wishes.
  • One participant emphasizes the importance of social structures and technology that allow for a decent life free from stress and economic burdens.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of wishes with no clear consensus on which discovery or invention is most desired. Multiple competing views exist regarding the feasibility and implications of immortality and advanced technologies.

Contextual Notes

Some claims about the state of research on immortality and the effectiveness of certain drugs are mentioned but remain unresolved. The discussion includes speculative ideas that may depend on definitions and assumptions not fully articulated by participants.

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This discussion may interest those exploring speculative technologies, longevity research, and philosophical considerations regarding societal improvements and personal desires for the future.

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What do you want to be discovered, invented before you kick the bucket?
 
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Bundles of self-replicating organic molecules capable of homeostasis, metabolism, and reaction to stimuli outside of earth.
 


electrogravitics
 


A way to greatly extend my lifespan :smile: I like being alive.
 


Transporters, I hate winter driving.
 


Anti-bucket kicking drugs.
 


the fing-longer, so I don't have to get up to press the buttons on my "what if" machine
 
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moe darklight said:
the finger-longer, so I don't have to get up to press the buttons on my "what if" machine

I think you mean the fing-longer. The finger-longer does something very different.
 


wolram said:
What do you want to be discovered, invented before you kick the bucket?

Immortality.
 
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Bundles of self-replicating organic molecules capable of homeostasis, metabolism, and reaction to stimuli ... synthesized in a lab.
 
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Gokul43201 said:
Bundles of self-replicating organic molecules capable of homeostasis, metabolism, and reaction to stimuli ... synthesized in a lab.

Hmm, interesting alternative. Life outside of Earth or synthetic life? I hadn't thought of the latter. Now I'm torn.
 
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I want access to the parallel universe where everything goes as planned, and where you don't feel bad as often.
 
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wolram said:
What do you want to be discovered, invented before you kick the bucket?

What we need is an enhanced biochemical understanding of the brain so as to eliminate wars , this is the future of biochemistry.
 
  • #14


binzing said:
I want access to the parallel universe where everything goes as planned, and where you don't feel bad as often.

<snakeoilsalesman>
Well then have I got news for you! Through the magic of modern pharmaceutical compounds, you too can access these magical worlds where everything is peachy!
</snakeoilsalesman>
 
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Meh, we'll see, may be on some of those "modern pharmaceuticals" soon. lol
 
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Kurdt said:
Anti-bucket kicking drugs.

We have them all ready uric acid works great.
 
  • #17


1. Immortality - How's the research looking here?

2. Knowledge of the human brain - just how much do the scientists really know? Can we make safe modifications to it so we never have to sleep, or at least only needing a lot less?

3. Star Wars HOLODECK.
 
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Raizy said:
1. Immortality - How's the research looking here?

I think it is looking good for mice, at least Mickey mouse will live for ever.
 
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wolram said:
I think it is looking good for mice, at least Mickey mouse will live for ever.

Mind sharing the source on that?
 
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Raizy said:
Mind sharing the source on that?

i wouldn't waste my time. the current state of the art seems to be caloric restriction, which at least works in nematodes or somesuch. but who wants to live even twice as long when you're cold, hungry, miserable, and hormonally challenged. more life and less life support, i say.
 
  • #21


I've always counted upon medical science to remain one step ahead of my demise. Unfortunately, that seems to have fallen through. Well, let's amend that a tad. The medical science exists, but practicality rules out its effectiveness to some extent. There are drugs that can ease my condition (COPD), but I'm not going to request them until it's absolutely necessary because I don't want to become reliant upon them. Likewise, a lung transplant could cure me, but I wouldn't accept one unless there was a viable organ available with no other recipient waiting for one. I got myself into this mess, so the lungs should go to someone who is ill through no fault of their own. Four of my cousins died of cystic fibrosis, including one who had a double lung transplant, and it's people like that who deserve first call.
Oops... sorry for the rant. This just seemed like the time to lay that out.
 
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Sorry to hear that, Dan, thay's though, nobody deserves that. Hope for a solution soon
 
  • #23


Yeah... quitting smoking would be a good start. That's not going so well. :rolleyes:
 
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What do you want to be discovered, invented before you kick the bucket?

1. Bottomless source of energy - ok, at least sufficient till next centrury

2. Bigger computer efficiency - such that we could solve touhg problems numerically

3. Flying carpet :-p
 
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sesinka said:
3. Flying carpet :-p

I had one of those in pre-Wife days. Apparently, the lifting capacity of 273,000 carpet beetles exceeds the weight of a 2' x 3' throw rug.
 
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Raizy said:
Mind sharing the source on that?


Here you go.

http://www.bio-medicine.org/medicine-news/New-breed-of-mice-to-live-longer-3552-1/
 
  • #27


lisab said:
A way to greatly extend my lifespan :smile: I like being alive.
+1

My greatest wish is that we discover what it is that needs to be "discovered" in terms of social structures and technology which makes possible for every human being to lead a decent life with the necessities fulfilled. Freed from the requirement of hard work, economic growth, stress and all the other absurdities that burdens most of people today, I'd just enjoy the company of others, reading and thinking in peace and quiet, without distractions, for an eternity if that's possible.
 
  • #28


sesinka said:
1. Bottomless source of energy - ok, at least sufficient till next centrury

Exists already, my daughter :approve:
 
  • #29


A good explanation of dark energy and dark matter would be nice.
 
  • #30


Immortality.
 

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